Proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) act only in the stomach, although the proton pump, H(+),K(+)-ATPase exists and contributes to H(+) and K(+) homeostasis in the kidney. We encountered two hypokalemic… (More)

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A direct renin-inhibitor (DRI), aliskiren, was administered to anuric patients to investigate whether it can be a new optional therapy against hypertension in hemodialysis (HD) patients.
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Since the conventional drip-infusion method for measuring inulin clearance (Cin) has problems related to its accuracy and performance, we explored a more accurate and concise method by… (More)